Is Oreck going out of business?

Oreck used to be one of the biggest names in the vacuum cleaner business. Now, a decade after Oreck, then an 80-year-old entrepreneur, and his family sold the business to a private equity company, Oreck the company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Who owns Oreck vacuum cleaners now?

Royal Appliance Manufacturing Co
Oreck’s business was acquired by Royal Appliance Manufacturing Co, a unit of TTI Group of Hong Kong. TTI owns power tool and consumer appliance brands such as Ryobi, Milwaukee and Homelite.

Is Mr Oreck still alive?

Marshall Oreck, one of two brothers who ran the company bearing their surname that makes vacuum cleaners and other cleaning products, died Friday at Touro Infirmary. He was 92. He died of complications of a stroke, said his wife, Julie Oreck. Marshall Oreck and his brother David Oreck, who founded Oreck Corp.

What company owns Oreck?

The parent TTi company that owns Hoover, purchased Oreck as of July 2013. The company is based in China.

Do they still make Oreck vacuums?

Oreck used to be a Tennessee based company but sold to a firm in a China that also owns Hoover and Dirt Devil. According to Oreck, these models are still made in Tennessee: the Elevate line, Classic, Forever Series Gold, and Axis.

Is Oreck still made in USA?

It’s sort of a compromise–Oreck isn’t an American company and many parts aren’t made in America. However, this Oreck vacuum is assembled in a plant in Tennessee, so it’s still keeping US workers in business.

Are Oreck vacuums really that good?

Are Oreck vacuums any good? Yes, Oreck vacuums are very good vacuum cleaners for several reasons. First, they’re designed to last users several years. Second, they quickly suck up dirt, dust, and debris from hard floors and carpet.

Is the Oreck XL high speed upright any good?

Operating Recommendations This new ORECK XL High-Speed Upright is one of the finest, fastest, and strongest units in its class. You’ll love the way it cleans, gets under things, and it’s SO lightweight and easy to use.

What happened to John Oreck’s company?

Now, a decade after Oreck, then an 80-year-old entrepreneur, and his family sold the business to a private equity company, Oreck the company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. “We sold a company that was doing extremely well: profitable, growing, debt-free,” Oreck says.

How do I contact Oreck carpet cleaning services?

US: 1-800-989-3535 CANADA: 1-888-676-7325 IMPORTANT: On plush and new carpets, stuffing may occur due to excessive fuzz and loose cuttings in the carpet. “old” or “new” match at each end. ©2002 Oreck Holdings, LLC.